HISTORIC CITY NEWS

Realtors recommend John Reardon for School Board District 2

John Reardon, Candidate for St Johns County School Board, District 2, reported to Historic City News that he has received the recommendation of the St Augustine & St Johns County Board of Realtors, founded in 1964.

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Write-in candidates should not close Primary Elections

Write-in candidates should not close Primary Elections Michael Gold, Editor in Chief HISTORIC CITY NEWS There is a reason that Florida election laws restrict voting to “party members only” in Primary Elections. In layman’s terms, it’s to keep scoundrels from opposing political parties from selecting a ringer that they think they can defeat in the…

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Former President shares wisdom we should remember today

“You cannot help the poor by destroying the rich. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrift. You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down. You cannot further the brotherhood of man by inciting class hatred. You cannot build character and…

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Mayor reacts to unwarranted, politically motivated abuse

St Augustine Mayor Nancy Shaver told local Historic City News reporters that she is embarrassed by the latest abusive behavior exhibited by others at the commission table.

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Letter: Contract compliance should be given more credence

Letter: Contract compliance should be given more credence Steven P. Carter St Augustine, FL Special to Historic City News I am wiring after watching the video of Mr. Regan’s Mobility presentation last Monday at the Commissioner’s meeting. I had been at the meeting earlier in the evening but had to leave before the Mobility update…

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Conrad announces veteran support

Today, Historic City News was notified by the Hunter Conrad campaign that the candidate has received a broad cross section of support for his candidacy for St. Johns County Clerk of Court from local veteran leaders.

Editorials

Guest Column: Season of growth for Florida Agricultural Museum

Guest Column: Season of growth for Florida Agricultural Museum Kara Hoblick, Interim Executive Director Florida Agricultural Museum Special to Historic City News The sultry days of summer are with us once again at the Florida Agricultural Museum. Our annual summer riding camps and Fun On the Farm camps have been filled for the season.

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Guest Column: The Bed Tax Uncovered

Guest Column: The Bed Tax Uncovered Susan Rathbone Davis Shores SPECIAL TO HISTORIC CITY NEWS Recently I read two editorials concerning the Bed Tax (Tourist Development Tax) and the need to expand the tax uses and allocate a greater share to St. Augustine. I was almost giddy over the thought that monies are already being…

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